We have always stayed at Fontana Village when we come to Miatas at the Gap. We went on hiatus for…read morea bit mainly because because people do not seem to understand that talking in the hallways and slamming doors at o'dark thirty means something. I asked my hubby if he wanted to start going again as I had found a room at Tapoco Lodge. Our big joke was it's the *Bougie place*! Well it is bougie where we are from, but it's also comfortable, calm, and very restful when coming back from hot rides with Miatas! From the beautiful Azalea Room to the fantastic eateries and bars in the hotel, you feel pampered and special! Our room was wonderful and there was not only in room coffee, but you could pop downstairs and get a to go cup of hazelnut coffee, tea or hot chocolate! We were cool after a long day, we could pop down for a drink or get some food and not have to leave. Best of all, we personally thought it was quiet. We actually got some decent sleep, which really never happened at Fontana. The mattress and sheets were very comfortable! My only regret would be we really didn't get to use and explore the property as we were at an event. I would recommend Tapoco Lodge to anyone looking for a special experience to enjoy their time, be it a honeymoon or going to the Dragon to ride! It's fantastic!

This is such a cozy cool and comfortable place to get away from hustle and grind. We've been here…read moretwice, cabins are quaint and take you back to another era of getting back to nature and slowing down to enjoy your coffee on your covered porch and enjoy some birds and maybe a loud car and motorcycle too!

We had a very good experience here. Clean comfortable rooms and thoughtful amenities like coffee,…read morefirewood and a clean well working grill with plenty of propane. There is a carport for your sports car or motorcycle with a cleaning station. We enjoyed the fire pit and played some horseshoes by the stream. We would definitely recommend the Treehouse Resort and will be back again!

Great location for Tail of the Dragon, and covered parking which is super important for car/ bike…read morefolks, nice place, clean, and pretty secluded.

We had a magical evening dining at snowbird after our lake elopement. It was the perfect ending to…read morea perfect day and we were blown away by our dining experience. Right from the start we were greeted by Rosa who immediately made us feel right at home with her warmth and humor. Chef Andrew is an incredible talent. Everything was just extraordinarily delicious! We started with a very yummy chili with cornbread followed by the best pork belly we have had with a yummy almond butter sauce (lord!!) and then finished it off with perfectly cooked flatiron steaks with yummy cowboy butter! Oh and Chef even brought us some crispy cilantro rice that was also just a masterpiece of flavors. I don't know how many times I stopped during our meal to exclaim "this is SO GOOD" ....but it was many. That was the food- the people and service were as if not more impressive. Taz, the innkeeper who served us was incredibly kind and friendly and even brought us a complimentary champagne toast, which was so nice and appreciated! Again Rosa was hilarious and so sweet to us and then we met Shannon who brought us our desserts at the end of our meal and also made us feel like old friends. It was so over the top good that I feel we will be forever spoiled! We definitely will be coming back to stay. Many thanks again

We did not stay at the lodge--we only made dinner reservations (which have limited seating). We…read morearrived early to walk the grounds of the historic property, which are quite nice. Our party of four (two couples) showed up ahead of our reservation time, but they would not seat us early even though the dining room was mostly empty. There was one hostess at the desk and what appeared to be only a single server working the floor. They bring bread and water at the start of the meal. Be careful if you want to save your roll for later--they only allow one per person. The soup course that followed was the best part of the meal for me. After that, a couple of us ordered the mixed green salad (my wife said it was the highlight of her meal), while one of us had the Caesar salad with anchovies (which he removed). For the main courses, two of us ordered the grilled chicken, one had the steak, and I had the quail. The grilled chicken lacked flavor beyond the crust, the steak was overpowered by marinade so the meat itself was hard to taste, and the fried quail did not pair well with the grits for me. For dessert, two of us had the peach cobbler with ice cream, one ordered the key lime pie, and the other had the Almond Joy cheesecake. The peach cobbler was nothing like a good home-cooked version, the key lime pie was extremely tart, and the cheesecake was the only dessert that was actually good. Overall, the experience was not pleasant. There were very few people in the dining room the entire time--never more than three tables seated. It was uncomfortably quiet; you could clearly hear conversations from other tables. It felt like eating dinner in a musty library. We've eaten at a number of higher-end places across the South, but this is one I cannot recommend.

We've stayed here before and it's very convenient to the dragon. I love the Ingles Grocery store…read moreacross the street. The parking can be hit or miss. We stayed in room 401, it's a king room with a living room and kitchenette. Nice clean room. A little too much furniture is in the room. You could definitely do away with those extra chairs in the room and the old fridge cabinet under the tv could go too. It was a little too crowded. The fire pit is nice and was used by lots of motorcycle guest . There was a lot of motorcycles so I suggest ask for a room in the back of the hotel so you Don't hear the motorcycles reving up early in the morning and waking you up. Breakfast was ok. Orange juice was out of order, breakfast was Waffles, continental type breakfast , yogurt, and in fridge was frozen Jimmie dean sausage biscuits and the pancake on a stick. Hotel provided towels and rags to wash and wipe down your vehicles which was nice.

672.20 for two nights is why I will never stay again. After arriving on time and staying for two…read moredays, we had to depart two days early. The franchise owner Mr. Asif/Silvia Mukhtar, 17129 Harcombe Rd. Charlotte NC advised there was a early departure fee. This is not posted and in my life of travel have never been a fee this much for leaving early. Actually I can't recall ever having a charge for this. Will never stay in this chain again because trust me, there are so many other choices out there that want repeat customers.

Great location. Close to restaurants and stores, but closest 'bar' is about 15-20 mins away. Easy…read moreto find. Rooms are clean and exactly what is advertised. Individual bike garage attached to every room is just perfect. Won't stay anywhere else from now on for my bike trips to the area.

Great service, maid service and laundry, ice machine. Enjoyed the stay and the comorodery amount…read morefello riders. Close to store, restaurants etc. I loved it. I. Will go back in April of 27.

I came here on a car gathering event for the Tail of the Dragon. I stayed here for 2 nights. I…read morewill say this place is located conveniently close to the Dragon and Fontana Dam. I booked a room in the Lodge and check in was super far where the Lodge was. You have to drive all the way down to the front. Follow the signs!! It was alittle confusing at first. The Lodge room is like a hotel so that's why I picked it. I did not want a cabin or mini house in the area as they offer other kinds of rooms. The room was nice. It's a tiny outdated with the a/c but that's okay. There were ton of small tiny bugs in the room and also the lounge area on the first floor. There are no microwaves inside the room but there is a refrigerator. There is a tiny microwave on the first floor lounge area. Room service is alittle lacking as they don't make the bedsheets. This place can work on their house keeping and cleanliness of the lobby area. They keep their front doors and all doors open so it doesn't not have the best security. So definitely keep your room doors locked. There is a restaurant called Hazel's which I did not try but will next time I stay here. I can't wait to come back again!

June 2026: Front…read moredesk and customer service are wonderful! We stayed in cabin 909 which was a one bedroom. It was clean and cozy. It had a full kitchen with stove, oven microwave refrigerator, and sink. The AC was fantastic! The furniture was extremely comfortable, including the bed. Great shower and warm/hot water. There are hills and curves throughout the entire property. We were able to see Lightning bugs every night and it was a calm and relaxing stay. There is parking for trailers near the general store. We brought our motorcycle on a trailer. We parked the car and motorcycle at the cabin and the trailer at the parking next to the general store. We went to Quill's Cantina and enjoyed their food. They have souvenirs, coffee, and a Christmas store next to Quill's Cantina. We never made it to Hazel's restaurant. The pool was closed during our stay, unfortunately but there was a playground area available. You could also rent golf carts if you wanted to. We were minutes away from the Fontana Dam and the Marina. They have a gas station near the General Store too! This is a good place to stay and relax. There are motorcycle enthusiasts and car enthusiasts due to the roads in the area. 30 minutes to Robbinsville (nearest town) and 40 minutes to Bryson City.

A last-minute change turned into a wonderful stay!…read more We switched to the Hampton Inn in Franklin, North Carolina, at the last minute after being very disappointed with the hotel we had originally booked. What a lovely surprise! Our room was clean and comfortable, but it was the staff's kindness and thoughtful service that made our stay so special. Everyone was genuinely friendly and accommodating. My husband has a disability, and when we requested extra pillows to help him get comfortable, they were provided immediately. We truly felt welcomed and cared for. Another thoughtful touch was the weekday grab-and-go bags containing a bagel, a KIND bar, bottled water, and an apple. Such a simple gesture, but it made us feel appreciated--and it was perfect for taking along on our hiking outings. We also found the location convenient for exploring the Smoky Mountains and the surrounding area. You don't need a luxury hotel to have an exceptional stay. This Hampton Inn's staff made that clear through their warmth, attentiveness, and little extras. I would happily stay here again and highly recommend this property!

Update; had to stay here again, the alternatives in Franklin are even worse. The price this time…read morewas over $200, the same price we just paid at Holiday Inn Express in Park City, Utah...Franklin, NC is no Park City. this hotel is the crappiest hotel I've ever stayed in for $200+. Genuinely dated. When my wife asked why it was so expensive, the desk clerk replied, "People can beg all they want, we're going to charge whatever we feel like". The attitude is also genuinely dated!

Anyone could complain, it was nice. We loved it. We slept well, there wasn't any unpleasant smells…read more The best description for me was a "service apartment." Stocked fully with dishes and wine glasses and some coffee. The owners were friendly and helpful

10-28-2026 After…read moreriding over 500 miles on my motorcycle all I wanted was to take a hot shower and go straight to bed. It was around 10:00p.m. when I had arrived and it was pitched dark outside.Upon entering my room, the stench of mold and mildew overwhelmed me. The bathroom window did not close therefore, I was unable to even take a shower. I then had to put a towel up over the open window that I was not able to shut or lock to use the restroom. I was scared to death because of the open window not being able to shut it. This night, I had to put a chair under the door knob of the bathroom and slept in my clothes. The bedspread stunk of an old ladies perfume and body odor. I did not unpack a single thing. I did not sleep one minute because of the open bathroom window. I heard a scratching noise of a rat coming from my bed. I complained to the owner Bill who stated, "Well, it's that time of year that the critters start moving in." He offered to move to the other end of the motel. Desperate to ride and short of time, was the only reason I even accepted this other room at the other end of this motel. After riding, all I wanted was a hot shower. There was no hot water, it was barely luck warm only. The second night, I laid down on the bed and again, it stunk of an old ladies perfume also and body odor. It smelled like the bedspread had not been washed. I was awoken up with a very loud rattling noise coming from the air conditioner. It continued to get louder and louder so I had to get up and turn it off. With having no rest at all again, I had to get up and turn off the window air conditioner unit. I had to lay there sweating with a ceiling fan on only. The place was my worst experience of a motel in my lifetime. The place was an old dump. The electrical power surge looked like a fire hazard and ready to catch on fire at any time. I do not believe this place could pass a code inspection by the state. It definitely was upsafe. The bed was so uncomfortable too and squeaked. I left that very morning, turned in my key and complained. I was charged for the day I left out that I did not even stay. I am disputing my charges at this very time. Save your money from this nightmare pit and go else where. I left and went to a Quality Inn, had hot water, fresh sheets, bed spread a very clean room that both looked and smelled fresh and it included breakfast the very next morning.

Beautiful Inn, fabulous breakfast, super coffee & tea bar, friendly staff, great location, highly…read morerecommend. I'll be telling my friends to stay here.

My first time staying at a bed and breakfast and won't be my last. Staying at the Blue Ridge Inn…read moreBed and Breakfast was just a dream! We only stayed here for one night but it was every thing we had hoped for. Checking in was easy, though there are limited parking spots behind the inn. Our room was plenty spacious and super clean. The beds were pretty comfortable as well. The house and decorations were just charming all around. Breakfast served was delicious. I can't wait to stay here again when we're back in Blue Ridge!

We stayed in this Murphy hotel while visiting my mom over Christmas. It's close to downtown Murphy…read morewhere you can find some cute spots to eat and shop. Check in was easy and the person who checked me in was super friendly. Our room was clean and spacious. There was a mini fridge and microwave in the room. The bathroom had Dove body wash, shampoo, and conditioner dispensers in the shower which I liked better than the tiny bottles since my hair is long and I need a lot of product! The bed was pretty comfy and I liked they had pillows labeled as firm and soft on the pillow cases so you could easily find your preference. If you opt out of daily cleanings/towel changes/sheet changes, you get a point bonus which we opted to do since we were only there a couple nights. The only downfall was noise carried a bit through the door and walls. I could hear kids running around in the hall and TVs on a couple of times, but it was never enough to prevent me from falling asleep or wake me too early so not a big deal. They have complimentary breakfast, but I'm a late sleeper and not a big breakfast eater so I never checked out the offerings. Coffee was available in the room. Overall, we had a good stay here at a good price and I'd book this hotel again when visiting the area.

The individual was very rude after I reported that the door to our room was open , the bed was…read morevisibly be. en sat on or She told me she had shower curtains and I said i want anothe room .layed in and the shower had no shower curtain. First we felt the room wasn't secured. We did not know why or who had been in there. I asked for another room which she did. Then my wife and I went back down for coffee , and my wife just told her again what we found. Evidently she was new cause then she accused my wife as being aggressive. Im 70 she's 73 we have stayed at IHG for 15 years and was never treated like this. Asked to talk to the manager and once on the phone she never ever responded to our claims or offered an apology. We reported this to corporate and are still waiting for a call of apology from Murphy. Never will stop in Murphy at all.